Living in Ithaca, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ithaca · Census data 2020–2024
Ithaca has 78 residents with a median age of 51.5. The median household income is $68,750 (4% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $93,800, the median rent is $1,594/month.
Ithaca is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ithaca at a glance
- Population
- 78
- Median age
- 51.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $68,750State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $93,800State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,594/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 65.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.1%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Ithaca a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ithaca
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ithaca the median home value is $93,800, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,594 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,000 a month in housing costs.
Ithaca median household income
The median household income in Ithaca is $68,750 and the income per person is $41,259. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Ithaca: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 55
- Owner-occupied
- 65.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.2%
- Vacant
- 30.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.05
30.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ithaca has many vacation and second homes.
Ithaca demographics
- Population
- 78
- Median age
- 51.5
- Under 18
- 10.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 38
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ithaca ›
Education in Ithaca
6.1% of adults 25 and older in Ithaca have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ithaca
- Unemployment rate
- 9.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.7%
Ithaca vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca | 78 | $68,750 | $93,800 | $1,594 |
| Gordon | 222 | $71,250 | $129,900 | $736 |
| Verona | 653 | $66,250 | $153,600 | $627 |
| Arcanum | 2,912 | $60,481 | $148,700 | $803 |
| West Manchester | 341 | $61,875 | $105,500 | $1,150 |
| Pitsburg | 370 | $54,931 | $161,800 | $919 |
| Lewisburg | 1,927 | $75,379 | $155,800 | $817 |
| Eldorado | 841 | $68,966 | $135,600 | $1,054 |
| Potsdam | 253 | $66,250 | $124,300 | $1,604 |
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What is the median household income in Ithaca, OH?
The median household income in Ithaca is $68,750, 4% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ithaca?
The median home value in Ithaca is $93,800, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Ithaca?
The median gross rent in Ithaca is $1,594 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Ithaca, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%.
What is the median age in Ithaca?
The median age in Ithaca is 51.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Ithaca?
The average commute to work in Ithaca is 35 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ithaca?
The unemployment rate in Ithaca is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ithaca?
6.1% of adults in Ithaca have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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